Sweden, Order of the Vasa, Knight’s 1st Class breast badge, gold and enamel, with ornate gold top bar with stick-pin, nearly extremely fine
£140-180

Awarded to James Baggs, Mayor of the Royal Borough of Portsmouth, on the occasion of King Gustaf V’s visit to England.

Sold with original letter from the Swedish Legation in London informing the recipient of his award, 9 February 1909; bestowal document, 26 March 1909; permission to wear documents (3) and a portrait photograph of the recipient in court dress wearing the Order of the Vasa Knight’s badge and the Order of St. Stanislaus 2nd Class star and neck badge.